Real Posh Society Presents: Our Favorite Books, Series & Movies

The winter weather gives you the perfect opportunity to finally take some well-deserved you-time. Grab a blanket, a hot cup of coffee and discover these books, series and movies, handpicked by the REAL POSH SOCIETY. You’ll have a fabulous time inside while weather outside is less delightful. 😉

JENNIFER, OWNER OF REAL POSH MOMBooks tip
A dazzling, heartbreaking novel is what Anthony Doerr does best. All The Light We Cannot See is one that will be hard to put down! The Boston Girl is about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early twentieth century. If you’re not into the tearjerkers and would rather keep your reading lighthearted, I’d highly recommend Bossypants by Tina Fey.Get All the Light We Cannot See, The Boston Girl and Bossypants.

Movie and series
I’m currently wrapped in are the final season of Psych and afterwards will start with Royal Pains. Yes, I know, they both come from the same network, but characters are always wanted, right?! 😉 The Monuments Men by Robert Edsel and Bret Witter, tells the story of a group of museum directors, art curators and art historians who risked their lives during World War II to save pieces of art that Hitler planned to destroy. As an art lover and history buff, this movie did not disappoint. I’d highly recommend watching it and then reading the book for more details.Watch Psych and Royal Pains on Netflix.

JAYNE, WRITER AT REAL POSH MOM
Books tip
Depending on my mood, I am rotating between Life in Motion by Misty Copeland, a biography about the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Next, Civilization by Niall Ferguson takes you on your own extraordinary journey around the world. Lastly, NW is Zadie Smith’s masterful novel about London life. I may not be able to travel the world as much this year, but I can escape into books in my home state of California. 🙂Get Life in Motion, Civilization and NW.

Movies and Series tip
My favorite can’t-miss shows are Elementary and The Americans. I’m desperate for the return of MadMen and Homeland, and I can watch hours of Chopped on Food Network. Into the Woods is a favorite musical of mine since childhood, and Disney did a great job, with a good deal of the music and humor intact. The cast of the film, led by Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick and James Corden are uniformly excellent.Watch The Americans and Madmen on Netflix.

JACQUELINE, CONTRIBUTOR AT REAL POSH MOM Book tipThe Language of Flowers is written beautifully by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. The Victorian language of flowers was used to express emotions: honeysuckle for devotion, azaleas for passion, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it has been more useful in communicating feelings like grief, mistrust and solitude. If you like character studies, this is your next great read. You will love learning the meaning of communication through this life story of flowers.Get the book here.

Movie and Series tip
I am totally hooked on Downton Abbey and look forward to watching every episode. With great acting, great character development, great story, beautiful scenery and the costumes, all of it is so well done…love, love, love! House of Cards proves just as bingeworthy as Downton Abbey, with more of the strong performances and writing. Because once you start, you won’t stop! Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Boyhood is an amazing storytelling project, where you connect to the characters in a whole new way.Watch Downton Abbey and House of Cards on Netflix.

What is the best book you’ve read lately, and the most inspiring movie you have seen? Tell us!